Bucs trade for Patriots guard Logan Mankins

Patriots left guard Logan Mankins is one of the grittiest blockers in the NFL, opening huge holes with his powerful hand punch and drive-blocking capabilities. Mankins is a five-time Pro Bowl selection who's capable of playing left tackle in a pinch, as he did last week against the Miami Dolphins when left tackle Nate Solder suffered a concussion. Solder on Saturday was ruled out for Sunday's game. How Ravens nose tackle Haloti Ngata fares against Mankins will be key. "Mankins is a versatile offensive lineman," defensive end Chris Canty said. "He's been doing it for a long time, so you have to respect him for that. He's played at a very high level in this league. "We understand he has a lot of strengths. He's physical. He moves guys off the ball in the run game. He's got good feet in pass protection. He's definitely the complete package as far as what you would want from an offensive lineman."

Patriots left guard Logan Mankins is one of the grittiest blockers in the NFL, opening huge holes with his powerful hand punch and drive-blocking capabilities. Mankins is a five-time Pro Bowl selection who's capable of playing left tackle in a pinch, as he did last week against the Miami Dolphins when left tackle Nate Solder suffered a concussion. Solder on Saturday was ruled out for Sunday's game. How Ravens nose tackle Haloti Ngata fares against Mankins will be key. "Mankins is a versatile offensive lineman," defensive end Chris Canty said. "He's been doing it for a long time, so you have to respect him for that. He's played at a very high level in this league. "We understand he has a lot of strengths. He's physical. He moves guys off the ball in the run game. He's got good feet in pass protection. He's definitely the complete package as far as what you would want from an offensive lineman."

A three-time captain with the Patriots, Mankins has earned six Pro Bowl berths and five All-Pro selections in his career. He also was selected to the New England Patriots All-2000s and 50th Anniversary teams.

In 2012, he won the Ed Block Courage Award, given annually to players who are voted by their teammates as role models of inspiration, sportsmanship and courage.

The 6-foot-4, 300-pound Mankins was a first-round pick out of Fresno State in the 2005 NFL Draft. He has started all 130 games he has played in during his nine-year career. He has made 17 postseason appearances, as well, including two Super Bowl appearances.

The 32-year-old Mankins should provide the Buccaneers with some immediate help on the offensive line, which has been short-handed this preseason. On Monday, Tampa Bay met with free agent Richie Incognito.

Wright played in all 16 games for the Buccaneers last season, starting eight. He compiled 54 receptions for 571 yards and five touchdowns.

Wright joined Tampa Bay as an undrafted free agent following the 2013 NFL Draft.